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FEMA: Arthur A. Richards Junior High School Can Be Replaced After Hurricane Maria Damage

FREDERIKSTED — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program officially approved the replacement of the Arthur A. Richards Junior High School due to the extent of…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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DHS Lauches New Portal So Parents Can Register Children For Head Start Online

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During a time when it has become more important than ever to have the ability to do things remotely and online, the Head Start Program today announced…

VI Free Press May 11, 2020

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VIPD Has Tips For USVI So You Can Avoid Being A Victim Of Violent Crime

FREDERIKSTED — As part of our continued Crime Prevention and Community Policing initiative, the VIPD Crime Prevention Bureau presents the following suggestions that when followed, reduces burglaries and robberies within…

VI Free Press April 26, 2020

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University Outfits Local Hospitals With 70 Much-Needed Respiratory Masks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has extended a philanthropic hand by producing 3-D respiratory masks. Personal protective gear is…

VI Free Press April 8, 2020

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Human Services To Resume Head Start Lunches This Week … Stop During Easter

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services said that Head Start "program classrooms" remain closed territory-wide until further notice. Human Services said the distribution of meals to…

VI Free Press April 7, 2020

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UVI’s Director Of Center For Student Success Dies Of COVID-19 In Kentucky

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands' director of the Center for Student Success has died of the coronavirus while on the U.S. mainland, according to a message…

Bro Bot April 2, 2020

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Do’s And Don’t’s For Shopping On Island During A Time Of Coronavirus: DLCA

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) Commissioner Richard Evangelista urged consumers to practice social distancing when shopping. On Wednesday, DLCA and Commissioner Trevor Velinor of the…

Bro Bot March 28, 2020

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Dominican Republic Leads Region In COVID-19 Deaths With 20 So Far

SANTO DOMINGO — The death toll in one Caribbean nation hit 20 this morning, which was just under the total number of cases across the region just last night as…

Bro Bot March 27, 2020

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Education’s ‘No V.I. Child Goes Hungry’ Program Begins Tomorrow

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education said late Tuesday that it is distributing breakfast and lunch to students attending territorial public, private and parochial schools in its…

Bro Bot March 25, 2020

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VIDOL: State Of Emergency ‘Social Distancing’ Policy In Effect For COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — The COVID-19 State of Emergency social distancing policy, recommended by the Office of the Governor, local and global health officials, has been implemented by the Department of Labor…

Bro Bot March 24, 2020